St Johnsbury Academy - Lamp Yearbook (St Johnsbury, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1956 volume:

SAINT JOHNSBURY ACADEMY Saint Johnsbury, Vermont $ 1956 CONTENTS FACULTY 6 SENIORS 11 UNDERCLASSMEN 38 ACTIVITIES 44 SPORTS 64 DIARY 76 ADS 90 THE LAMP 1956 Dedication With endless thanks for the fine education, hard work, and friendship he has given us, the class of 1956 dedicates this issue of The Lamp to FRANCIS RYAN THE LAMP 1956 ELWIN HOLBROOK TWOMBLY Headmaster THE LAMP 1956 CEDRIC E. PIERCE Assistant Headmaster THE LAMP 1956 THE VICTOR L. BIXBY GEORGE P. CARNIE JEANNETTE CARREAU DOROTHY CLARK HERBERT R. DICKSON TIMOTHY R. CONNOR MARIE LARDY EMILIO G. DeSIMONE NORMAN A. GREEN VICTOR L. BIXBY Commercial GEORGE P. CARNIE Mathematics JEANNETTE CARREAU Secretary DOROTHY CLARK English TIMOTHY R. CONNOR Latin EMILIO G. DeSIMONE French HERBERT R. DICKSON Mathematics MARIE LARDY Art NORMAN A. GREEN Vocal Music DONALD A. JACOBS Science VIRGINIA K. JOHNSON Girls' Physical Ed. ADELAIDE LANPHERE Commercial DONALD A. JACOBS VIRGINIA K. JOHNSON ADELAIDE LANPHERE — 6 — THE LAMP 1956 ADRIANA LEWIS English HENRY MAJKUT Boys Physical Ed. J. LEO MESSIER Instrumental Music CEDRIC E. PIERCE. JR. History GERALD G. PLUMMER History JOYCE RACENET English FRANCIS RYAN Commercial MARGARET RYAN English AGNES SHAW Home Economics VIVIAN SKINNER Registrar WILLIAM G. STOWE Science GORDON G. WELCH Mathematics CEDRIC E. PIERCE. JR. GERALD G. PLUMMER FRANCIS RYAN MARGARET RYAN FACULTY AGNES SHAW VIVIAN SKINNER WILLIAM G. STOWE GORDON G. WELCH THE LAMP 1956 — 8 SENIORS THE LAMP 1956 Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-six Joyce Ainsworth George Alexander Margaret Astle Fredericka Badger Catherine Bailey Judith Bailey Nelson Bailey Robert Beck Sue Anne Bimson Richard Bolton Nils Borregaard Anita Boucher Ronald Brown Harvey Caplan Raymond Carreau Maxine Chandler Norman Clark Richard Clark Katherine Coburn Kathleen Colbeth Sharon Cole Laura Cox Carol Cumming Robert Currier Gordon DeWitt Dorothea Dodge Denise Dore Peter Eaton George Emery Allen Farland Lorraine Fauteux Stephen Finner Sandra Fisher Robert Fleming William Frank David Garbutt David Gaskell Marjorie Gero Robert Gervais Donald Glover Patricia Glover Nancy Goss Carolyn Grant Elizabeth Greatorex Lorraine Green Bernadine Harbaugh Raymond Hevey Roger Hevey Michael Hutchinson Jeannine Judd Richard Lachance Pauline Laflamme Bernard Landry Priscilla Lawrence Thomas Lawton Dennis LeBlanc Richard Ludwig Virginia Lippincott Irene Locklin Louis Longo Nancy MacKenzie Ellen Mahoney Gail Martin Jean Massie Sara Mayhew Bernier Mayo Jean McGregor Marjorie McKee Dorothy Miller Richard Moyles Eva Mulliken Francine Paquette Kira Perris Carltina Perry Sara Lee Phinney Gayle Piper Priscilla Ranney George Remon Norman Renaud Raymond Robillard Beverly Rogers Betty Root Barbara Sanville Susan Scales Robert Seeman Patricia Sherburne Nancy Sinclair Ronald Taylor George Thurston Eldonna Tisdale Judith Turnbull Elwin Twombly, Jr. Edward Wakeham Jane Walsh Donald Welch Janet Whitcomb Beverly Whitehill William Wilkinson Charles Woods — 10 — THE LAMP 1956 JOYCE G. AINSWORTH 10 Prospect Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: High Honors 1. G. A. A. 1. Dramatic Club 4. Memory: Rushing in five seconds late for chapel. Future: Work GEORGE F. ALEXANDER 6 Kilmer Road Larchmont. New York Activities: Science Club 4. Outing Club 4. Glee Club 4. Band 4, Basketball 4. Varsity Club 4. Memory: My senior year and the great kids I’ve met. Future: College MARGARET ASTLE Barnet, Vermont Activities: Freshmen Singers 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 1, 2. 3, Glee Club 2, The Student 3, 4. Business Manager 4. Memory: Band trips and all the kids and teachers. Future: Business College FREDER1CKA ANNE BADGER 22 Webster Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1. 2, 3, 4. Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3, 4. Treasurer 4, G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4, Glee Club 1, 2. Memory: All the wonderful people I have met. — 11 — THE LAMP 1956 CATHERINE ABI BAILEY 1 2 Tremont Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4. Cercle Francais 2. 3. 4, President 4. Outing Club 4. Dramatic Club 4, Monitors 4. Memories: Orchestra trips and Mr. Stowe's Chemistry class. Future: College. U. V. M. JUDITH BAILEY 34 Mt. Vernon Street St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1. 2. 3, 4. Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4. G. A. A. 1,2. 3, 4, Cheerleader 3, 4, Skiing 1. 2. Student Council 1. Monitors 3, Class Treasurer 2, Class Secretary 3, Girls’ State. Memory: Senior year and working at the Swimming Pool. Future: College. U. V. M. NELSON STANLEY BAILEY Lyndon, Vermont Activities: Glee Club 1, 2. 3. Orchestra 1, 2. 3. 4. Band 1, 2. 3, 4, Outing Club 1. 2. Football 2. 3. The Student 3. 4. Varsity Club 3, 4, Light U Shadow Club 4. Memory: My Sophomore year. L- Future: Service ROBERT BECK 5 1 Cliff Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Science Club 4. Outing Club 4, Basketball 2. Baseball 4. Memory: Mr. Baker. Future: College — 12 — THE LAMP 1956 SUE ANN BIMSON Barnet. Vermont Activities: Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3. 4. G. A. A. 1, 2, Outing Club 4. Memory: All the fun I have had on band trips. Future: College RICHARD ALLEN BOLTON 29 Spring Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2. 3, 4, Baseball 2. 3, 4. Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4, Science Club 4. Memory: Mr. Stowe’s classes and basketball trips. Future: Working for General Electric NILS BORREGAARD 31 Robbins Avenue Babylon. New York Activities: Football 4. Memory: The patter, patter of feet after lights out. Future: The Army ANITA LOUISE BOUCHER 6 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 1. 2. 3, 4, Art Club 3. Memory: All the kids and my Junior and Senior year. Future: Beautician — 13 — THE LAMP 1956 RONALD P. BROWN 1 52 Portland St. St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Football 3. Memory: Mr. Baker. Future: Navy HARVEY MICHAEL CAPLAN 32 Webster Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Track 1,2, 3, 4, Skiing 1, 2, 3. 4, Football 2, 3, 4. Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 Debating Club 1, 2. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4. Memory: All the athletic trips, skiing in particular. Future: College, Norwich University RAYMOND RUDOI.PHE CARREAU 4 Pearl Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Student Council 1, 2, Vice President 3, President 4, Science Club 3, Outing Club 1, 2, 3, 4, The Lamp 4, The Student 1. Glee Club 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1. 2. 3, Baseball 2. 3, Varsity Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Boys' State, Boys' Nation, Class President 1, 2, Treasurer 3. Memory: Boys' State and Boys' Nation Future: College (phys. ed.) MAXINE CARRIE CHANDLER 2 Paddock Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, G. A. A. 1, Dramatic Club 2. Lamo 4. Memory: All the wonderful kids I’ve met at St. J. A. Future: Hair Dressing School — 14 — THE LAMP 1956 NORMAN JAMES CLARK 14 Green Street St. Jobnsbury. Vermont Activities: Science Club 3, Outing Club 1, 2. 3. 4. The Lamp 4, Dramatic Club 4, Glee Club 1.2. 3. Football 1. 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, Track 1, 2. 3. 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 2. 3. 4. Memory: Football. Mr. Ryan. The Regular regulars, and my old ’49 Ford. Future: College RICHARD S. CLARK 32 Cliff Street St. Jobnsbury, Vermont Activities: Science Club 3. 4, Outing Club 1. 2. 3. 4, Light and Shadow Club 3, 4. Math Club 3, Football 3, 4. Ski Manager 3, 4. Memory: Football and ski trips. Future: College KATHERINE FITCH COBURN 7 Underclyffe Road St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2. 3. The Lamp 2. 4, The Student 1. 2. 3. 4, Editor 4. Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4. Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Cheerleaders 2, 3. 4. Captain 4. G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Girls’ State. Memory: Football Season 1955. Future: College KATHLEEN COLBETH 69 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Memory: Mrs. Johnson’s Health and Hygiene class. Future: Saleslady — 15 — THE LAMP 1956 SHARON MAUREEN COLE 1 1 South Park Street St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Student Council 1. 2. 3, Debating Club 2. 3. Outing Club 1,2, 3, 4, The Student 2. 3. 4. Dramatic Club 3, Math Club 1. 2, 3, Majorettes 2, 3. 4. G. A. A. 1, 2. 3, 4. Memory: All the great kids and Fairbanks Cottage. Future: College LAURA MAY COX Higgins Hill St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Monitors 3, Outing Club 4. The Lamp 4. Dramatic Club 2, Glee Club 3, 4. Majorettes 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Memory: The wonderful time I've had my four years at St. J. A. Future: Marriage CAROL ALICE CUMMING 4804 Cedar Crescent Montreal, Quebec Activities: Debating Club 3. Outing Club 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4. President 4. Cercle Francais 3, Glee Club 3, G. A. A. 3, Art Club 4. Memory: The grand New England hospitality. Future: College ROBERT RAY CURRIER 2 Cary Place St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Science Club 3. 4, Light Shadow Club 4. Memory: Mr. Plummer's History Class. Future: Armed Services — 16 — THE LAMP 1956 GORDON DEWITT Gilman, Vermont Activities: Class Vice President 3, Class President 4, Student Council 2. 4, Outing Club 1,2. 3. 4, President 4, Debating Club 1, Science Club 4, Cercle Francais 2, Glee Club 2, Track 3. 4, Baseball 1, 2, Skiing 1. 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 3, 4. treasurer 4, Boys' State. Memory: All the wonderful kids and times at St. J. A. Future: College DOROTHEA DODGE 47 Carnarvon Street Fair Haven, Vermont Activities: Dramatic Club 3, 4, Band 3 ,4, G. A. A. 3, 4. Memory: My two years at St. J. A. and Dorm life. Future: Undecided DENISE EVA DORE 1 7 North Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, The Lamp 4. Memory: My Junior year. Future: Secretary. Marriage PETER JON EATON Moose River Drive East St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Science Club 3, 4. President 4, Outing Club 1. 2. 3, Light U Shadow Club 3, 4. President 4. Glee Club 2. 4. Band 1, Football 2, 3. 4, Track 4. Varsity Club 3, 4, Boys’ State. Memory: Winter Carnival and Football. Future: U. V. M. or Service — 17 — THE LAMP 1956 GEORGE ORMEL EMERY. JR. 1 6 Green Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Art 4. Memory: Miss Fardy’s Art Class. Future: Work ALLAN LOUIS FARLAND 5 Elliott Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Football 1. 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2. 3. Track 1, 2. 3, 4, Varsity Club 1, 2. 3, 4. Memory: Lucy. Future: Service LORRAINE A. FAUTEUX 175 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1. 2, 3, 4. Dramatic Club 4, Glee Club 4, G. A. A. 1. 2, 3. 4. Vice President 3, President 4. Memory: Mr. Bixby's jokes. Future: Beautician STEPHEN LAWRENCE FINNER 216 N. E. 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida Activities: Lamp 3. 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4. Band 3, 4, Orchestra 3. 4, All-State Band 3, 4. The Student 3, 4, Dramatic Club 3. 4, Debating Club 3. Memory: The band trips and working for Jack Dunne. Future: College. Carnegie Tech — 18 — THE LAMP 1956 SANDRA MARIE FISHER 47 Van Burren Avenue Ravena, New York Activities: Outing Club 3, 4. Dramatic Club 3. 4, Glee Club 3. The Student 3. The Lamp 4. Memory: Shortcuts to Brantview. Future: College ROBERT WILLSON FLEMING RFD 1 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Football 3, 4. Memory: Future: Driving a truck WILLIAM TIMOTHY FRANK Bedford Road Armonk. New York Activities: Outing Club 3. 4. Science 4, Football 3, Track 3, 4, Baseball 3. 4. Skiing 4, Varsity Club 3, 4. Memory: Coach Majkut ripping Butterfield's shirt. Future: Navy DAVID HOWARD GARBUTT 25 Park Street Morrisville, Vermont Activities: Science Club 4. Outing Club 4. Glee Club 4. Football 4. Varsity Club 4. Memory: The Burlington game. Future: College — 19 — THE LAMP 1956 DAVID HENRY GASKELL West Burke. Vermont Activities: High Honors I, 2. 3. Student Council 2. 3. Science Club 3. 4. Outing Club 3. 4. Baseball 2. 3. Memory: Fut ure: College MARJORIE P. GERO 99 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 3. 4. G. A. A. 1. 3. 4, Debating Club 1. Glee Club 4. Memory: My Junior and Senior years. Future: Beautician ROBERT ALLAN GERVAIS 1 4 North Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: High Honors 1, 2. Outing Club 1. 2. 3. 4, Vice President 3. Glee Club 2. 3, 4, Science Club 4. Football 1. 2, 3. 4. Captain 4, Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Baseball 1. 2, 4, Varsity Club 1, 2. 3. 4, Boys’ State. Memory: Basketball trips and the day I almost missed the bus. Future: College DONALD LAWRENCE GLOVER 5 1 Spring Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Science Club 3, 4, Glee Club 1. 2, 3, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2. 3. 4, Skiing 3. 4, Varsity Club 3, 4. Pep Rallies. Memory: Pep rallies. Future: Junior College. — 20 — THE LAMP 1956 PATRICIA ANN GLOVER 5 1 Spring Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Student Council 3, 4. Monitors 3, 4, Outing Club 1, 2, 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, The Student 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 1. 2, 3. 4, Band 1. 2, 3, 4, All-State Band 2. 4. International Band 4, G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4. Memory: Exeter 1955. Future: College, Nursing NANCY EDITH GOSS St. Johnsbury Center. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2, 3. 4, Orchestra 2. 3, 4, Librarian 3. 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, The Student 4. Memory: Noon Hours. Future: Secretarial Work CAROLYN AGNES GRANT 1 7 Clarks Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2. 3. 4, The Student 3. G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4. Memory: Future: Seattle, Washington ELIZABETH ANNE GREATOREX 75 Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2. 3, 4, Dramatic Club 1. 4, Glee Club 3. G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4. Memory: Mr. Carnie’s Algebra Class. Future: College — 21 — THE LAMP 1956 LORRAINE JOAN GREEN R. F. D. 1 St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: G. A. A. I, 2, 3. 4. Band 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 3. 4. Memory: The good times in band and orchestra. Future: Work BERNADINE MAE HARBAUGH 1 5 Maple Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 4, The Lamp 4. Memory: The Junior Prom, and Mrs. Lanphere. Future: Undecided RAYMOND L. HEVEY 12J 2 Western Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Science Club 4, Outing Club 4, Cerde Francais 3, Glee Club 2, Football 2, 3, 4. Track 2. 3. 4. Varsity Club 3. 4. Memory: Chem Tests. Future: Uncle Sam ROGER L. HEVEY 26 Federal Street St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Cercle Francais 1, 2, Basketball 1. Memory: Mr. Bixby’s Driver Training Class. Future: Work — 22 — THE LAMP 1956 MICHAEL WARREN HUTCHINSON Rochester. Vermont Activities: Orchestra 3. 4, President 4. All-State 3. 4, Band 3. 4, International Band 4. Memory: The time I outwitted Mr. Connor and the wonderful teacher he is. Future: Music and Microwaves JEANNINE G. JUDD 5 Elm Street St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 3, 4. Memory: Good times at St. J. A. Future: Working with retarded children RICHARD J. LACHANCE 140 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Memory: Future: To do well in life. PAULINE A. LAFLAMME Passumpsic. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2. 3. 4, Dramatic Club 1, 2. Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4, G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4. Memory: Glee Club with Mr. Green. Future: Undecided — 23 — THE LAMP 1956 BERNARD E. LANDRY 1 54 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Science Club 2. 3. Outing Club 3. Dramatic Club 3, 4. Cerde Francais 1. 2. Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4. President 4, Track 1. Skiing 1. Memory: Playing the part of Scrooge in A Christmas Carol”. Future: College PRISCILLA ANNE LAWRENCE East St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 4. M emory: Mrs. Lanphere's classes. Future: First National Bank THOMAS HUNT LAWTON 1 5 Village Street Marblehead, Massachusetts Activities: Football 1. 2, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 4. Track 2, 4, Varsity Club 2, 4. M emory: George and Sherry always fighting. Future: College DENNIS HOWARD LEBLANC 6 Harvey Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2. Football 1,2,3, 4, Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2. 4, Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. M emory: All of the kids and teachers. Future: Navy — 24 — THE LAMP 1956 RICHARD DONALD LUDWIG 682 East 37 th Street Brooklyn 3, New York Activities: Monitors 4. The Lamp 4, Light Shadow Club 3, 4, Basketball 4. Memory: Early morning study hall. Future: College. Industrial Designer VIRGINIA J. LIPPINCOTT Yarmouth, Maine Activities: Outing Club 4, Glee Club 4. The Lamp 4. Memory: The good times at Brantview. Future: College, Green Mountain Junior College IRENE MARTHA LOCKLIN St. Johnsbury Center, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2, 3. 4. Math Club 4. Memory: Mr. Bixby's driver training class. LOUIS J. LONGO. JR. East Corinth. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1. 2, Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3. 4, Baseball 1. 2. Skiing 1, 2, 3, 4. Science Club 3, 4, Light Shadow Club 4, All-State 3, 4. Memory: All State Band, 1955. Future: College, U. V. M. — 25 — THE LAMP 1956 NANCY ANN MacKENZIE Franconia. New Hampshire Activities: Outing Club 2, 3, 4. Band 2. The Lamp 4. A c mory: The school spirit and all the wonderful kids. Future: College ELLEN ROGERS MAHONEY 45 Cliff Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Monitors 4, Outing Club 2, 3. 4. The Student 3, Business Manager 3, The Lamp 4, Business Manager 4, Glee Club 2. 3, 4, Band 3. Cheerleaders 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4. Memory: Squeezing people into my Volkswagon. Future: Lasalle Junior College GAIL ELIZABETH MARTIN Pearl Lake Road Lisbon. New Hampshire Activities: Glee Club 4. Memory: Future: College JEAN KATHLEEN MASSIE 1 2 Spruce Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: The Student 2, 3. 4. News Editor 4, Student Council 3, 4. Secretary Student Council 3. Memory: High School Days at U. V. M. Future: Nurse — 26 THE LAMP 1956 SARAH JANE MAYHEW St. Johnsbury Center. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1. 2. 3, 4. Memory: All the fun I had in Latin Class. Future: Nurses Training BERNIER L. MAYO 68 Concord Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities : High Honors 1, Student Council 2. 3, 4. Debating Club 1,2,3. Science Club 3, 4. Outing Club 1,2,3, 4, Glee Club 4, Orchestra I, Band 1, Basketball 1, Baseball 3, 4, Varsity Club 3, 4. Memory: Pete’s Dodge and Crow Hill. Future: College JEAN BEATRICE McC.REGOR 9 Highland Avenue St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Student Council 3, 4, Class Vice-President 2, Monitors 1, High Honors 1, 2, 3, Outing Club 1, 2. 3, 4. Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4, All-State 4, Majorettes 3. 4, Varsity Club 1. 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4. Memory: Lunches in Glee Club. Future: College MARJORIE EDITH McKEE 15 Lafayette Street St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Student Council Treasurer 4, Outing Club 1, 2, 3. 4, Secretary 4, The Student 2, 4, Dramatic Club 1. 2, Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4. All-State 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Band 1. 2. 3. 4. All-State 3, G. A. A. 1, 2. 3, 4. Memory: Everybody and everything. Future: College — 27 — THE LAMP 1956 DOROTHY LEE MILLER 95 i Main Street St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2, 3. 4. Band 1, 2. 3. 4, G. A. A. I. 2. Memory: Band trips. Future: College RICHARD LESLIE MOYL.ES 53 Summer Street St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3. Memory: Algebra II with Mr. Warren. Future: Air Force EVA MULLIKEN 1 2 Oak Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2. 3. 4. Dramatic Club 3, G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Memory: Winter Carnival Days. Future: Beautician FRANCINE F. PAQUETTE St. Johnsbury Center, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 4, The Lamp 4. Memory: Mr. Bixby’s Bookkeeping Class. Future: Marriage — 28 — THE LAMP 1956 KIRA I. PERRIS Ridge View Farm New Hampton, New Hampshire Activities: Dramatic Club 4, Cerde Francais 4. Majorettes 4. Memory: Mr. Jacobs and his winning personality. Future: CARLTINA ANN PERRY 36 Perkins Street St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Outing Club I, 2, 3. 4. Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 3. 4, All-State 3, G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, Dramatic Club 4. Memory: The All-State Orchestra and Glee Club concerts of ‘•55”. l'uture: Stenographer Work SARA LEE PHINNEY Pocasset. Massachusetts Activities: Outing Club 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4. The Student 4, G. A. A. 3, 4. Memory: All the friends I have made while at St. J. A. Future: Nursing GAYLE MARIE PIPER R. F. D. 4 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: The Lamp 4. Memory : The day I fell in a puddle in front of school. Future: Secretarial work — 29 — THE LAMP 1956 PRISCILLA MAY RANNEY East St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Outing Club 4. Memory: Mr. Bixby's bookkeeping class. Future: Business College GEORGE ALSON REMON St. Johnsbury Center. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 4. Glee Club 3. 4. Basketball 1. 3, Track 2. 3. 4. Memory: Glee Club and everyone. Future: Service or work NORMAN A. RENAUD 70 Zi Eastern Avenue St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 2. 3. 4. Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4. Band 1, 2, 3. 4. Football 1. Track 2. 4. Memory: My Junior year. Future: Service RAYMOND PAUL ROBILLARD R. F. D. 2 St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1. 2. 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4. Glee Club 1, Football 1. 2. 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 3, 4. Memory: Future: Marines — 30 — THE LAMP 1956 BEVERLY JEAN ROGERS St. Johnsbury Center, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2. 3. 4. Glee Club 4. The Lamp 4, G. A. A. 4. Memory: My Senior year. Future: Secretarial work BETTY JANE ROOT Church Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2, 3, 4. G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Glee Club 1, Majorettes 3, 4. The Student 4. Memory: Future: Happiness BARBARA JEAN SANVILLE 6 River Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1.2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1,2.3, 4. Dramatic Club 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Debating Club 1. Memory: All-State •55”. Future: College SUSAN JANE SCALES 191 Montclair Avenue Montclair. New Jersey Activities: Outing Club 3, 4, Majorettes 4, Dramatic Club 4. Memory: Counting the days till vacation. Future: College — 31 — THE LAMP 1956 ROBERT A. SEEMAN 1440 Crotona Park East Bronx 50, New York. N. Y. Activities: Science Club 4. Outing Club 4. Memory: Mr. Stowe’s Inventions. Future: College PATRICIA ROSE SHERBURNE R. F. D. 4 St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 4. The Lamp 4. Memory: Mr. Bixby's Driver Training Class. Future: Marriage NANCY LOU SINCLAIR 1 1 High Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Student Council 4, Outing Club 1. 2, 4. Glee Club 3, Light Shadow Club 4. G. A. A. 1, 2. Memory: Mr. Bixby’s Driver Training Class. Future: Work RONALD TYRONE TAYLOR 1 10 Witherspoon Street Princeton, New Jersey Activities: Science Club 4, Outing Club 4. Football 3. Baseball 4. Basketball 3, 4, Captain 4, Track 3, 4, Varsity Club 3, 4. Memory: Never to be forgotten friendships. Future: College — 32 — THE LAMP 1956 GEORGE THURSTON 19 Pleasant Street St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Glee Club 1, Baseball 1. Memory: The football game at Lennoxville. P. Q. Future: Work EI.DONNA TISDALE 2 Higgins Court St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: The Student 4. G. A. A. 4. M emory: Everything. Future: X-ray Technician JUDITH E. TURNBULL Alexandria. New Hampshire Activities: Dramatic Club 4. Cerde Francais 4, Band 4. Memory: Chemistry Class. Future: Nursing ELWIN HOLBROOK TWOMBLY. JR. 1 Main Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Monitors 3, Science Club 2, 4. Outing Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1. 2. 3. Orchestra 3, 4. Band 1. 2, 3, 4, Manager Football 3, Manager Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 1, Manager Baseball 2, Varsity Club 2. 3. 4. Memory: Basketball trips my Junior year. Future: College — 33 — THE LAMP 1956 EDWARD A. WAKEHAM 14 Summer Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Student Council 1, Outing Club 4. Football 2, Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4. Memory: Mr. Pierce's P. A. D. Classes. Future: Service JANE WALSH 73 Williams Street Rutland. Vermont Activities: Student Council 3, 4. Outing Club 3. Glee Club 3. Dramatic Club 4. Memory: Capers at the Dorm. Future: DONALD EARL WELCH 3 Almshouse Road St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Debating Club 1. Glee Club 3. Memory: Girls and homework. Future: Course at Pratt if Whitney JANET MAE WHITCOMB 14 Cross Street St. Johnsbury, Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1, 2. 3, 4. The Student 2, 4, Light if Shadow Club 4, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4. Memory: The good times I've had in North 4. Future: Beautician — 34 — THE LAMP 1956 BEVERLY WHITEHILL Passumpsic. Vermont Activities: Outing Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. Memory: Mr. Warren’s Algebra II Class. Future: College, Civil Engineering WILLIAM WILKINSON. JR. 126 Franklin Avenue Mt. Vernon, New York Activities: Debating Club 2, Outing Club 4, Dramatic Club 2, 4, Glee Club 2, Football 2, 3, Basketball 3. Track 3, 4, Skiing 4. Memory: Future: Navy CHARLES R. WOODS 145 Railroad Street St. Johnsbury. Vermont Activities: Science Club 3, 4. Outing Club 3, Cercle Francais 1, 2, Light Shadow Club 4. Football 3. Memory : Mr. Stowe's Chemistry Class. Future: College — 35 — THE LAMP 1956 Nancy Sinclair Priscilla Ranncy Janet Whitcomb Fred Badger Ray Henly Anita Boucher BABIES THEN SENIORS NOW Maxine Chandler Irene Locklin Dennis LeBlanc Beverly Whitcomb THE LAMP 1956 37 THE LAM P 1956 Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-seven Bonnie Anderson Mary Ashton Arthur Barrett Penelope Bedor Daniel Begbie Brenda Benoit Carol Benoit Bonnie Boardman Leonard Bois Joan Boudreau John Bowles Frank Brunelle William Brunelle Lucy Caldin Claire Chaffee Rodney Church Marjorie Clark Wealtha Collins Delbert Cote Eric Cox Ramona Davis Edmund Desiato Carmen Desrochers Raymond Dilley Phillip Downer Carol Downs Kermit Dwyer Edward Farr Maureen Finn Jennie Friend Jean Garceau John Garey Sally Glode Sargent Goodchild Robert Guyer Lee Hackett Barbara Hall Charles Hanson Reginald Hardy Katherine Heath Paul Hevey Marjorie Hoar Clark Holland Carole Jenne Raymond Johnson Bradford King Joyce Kittredge Ann Lanctot Marjorie Larsen Natalie Lewey Kenneth McCormick Barbara McGonagle James McKinley Jenny Marcotte David Martin Patricia Martin Michael Mayo Coriene Merchant Norman Miner David Moffett Brenda Naatz Cynthia Narum Clara Nash Mary Lou Olcutt Judith O'Rourke Robert Orr Richard Paddlcford Robert Pleu Carol Pike Madeleine Piper Betty Potter John Rapp Albert Reede Dorothy Remick Bruce Scott Loretta Sinclair Mary Steele Wylene Stone Sandra Streeter Carol Thompson Marilyn True Drucilla Ward Earl Weeks Reginald Welch Dale West Gail Whitehill Sally Whitehouse Joyce Wilson Dorothy Wilson Jean Wright Merle Wright 38 — THE LAMP 1956 Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-eight Elva Ash Suzanne Baraw Elaine Barrett Karen Bean Marilyn Bean Charles Brown Judith Bunten Rayna Caplan Daniel Clark Judy Clausen Francis Clouatre Bonnie Corbin Daniel Cooke Susan Crane Robert Creaser Priscilla Cutting Arthur Dahlberg Paul Dauphin Roberta Dean Anna DesTroismaisons Allen Donaghy Muriel Drew Douglas Drown Judith Elliott Brenda Emery Connie Farr Ann Fontaine Dorothy Gagne Donald Gaskell Jerry Gates Eleanor Gladding Thomas Gould Marilyn Hale Thomas Hanson Roger Hawkins Richard Henderson Virginia Johnson Harriet Johnston Helen Kelly Caro! King Virginia Kumpf Paul LaBounty Patricia Lawrence George Lawton Carol Leach Ronald Lowell Thomas MacDonald Shari Marcotte Kenneth Maskell Mabel Moffett Muriel Neil James Nelson Margaret Noyes Christine Nutter Shirley Nutter Albert Ouellette Ronald Ouellette Thelma Perkins William Peters Joyce Placey Susan Ransom Howard Reed Percy Remon Jean Rix Sammy Rodd Stephen Rodliff Gloria Root Laurie Sanborn Campbell Scales Norma Sherburne Barrett Smith Milda Spaulding Margaret Steeves Ernest Thurston Ronald Tremblay Stephen Twombly Gloria Verge Sandra Webster Garth Weeks Donald Welch Nancy Weston Evelyn Wilkie Trent Wilkie Irving Young — 39 — THE LAMP 1956 Priscilla Abbott Lyndon Achilles Elaine Allen Leonard Astle Ronald Beaupre Hans Bierlemaier Sandra Blandin Jacqueline Bolton Henry Bonang Harriet Burnett Lanny Calkins Mary Carter Martin Cassidy Stephen Clark Bonnie Crandall David Coburn Gerald Collins Laura Darrell Bernard Demers Sandra Dutchburn Jerry Drown Roxanne Easter James Ely Class of Ninetf.en Hundred and Fifty-nine Jane Fadden Louis Farland Barbara Farnham Bryant Fleming John Fyfe Virginia Gadapee Annette Gauvin Danny Gilchrist Evelyn Goldberg Sheila Goss William Grady Francis Greenwood Marie Guyer Linda Hackett Shirley Hadley Pauleen Hadgelon Michael Handy Nancy Hubbard Sara Jackson Dawn Johnson Vernan Johnston Frederick Kitchel Eva Lafoe Betty Lavallee Ellen Lawrence Anne Ledare Shirly Lee Paul Leonard Gail Levasseur Nancy Liberty G'enna Lowell Ann Maclver Nicholas McCuen Sandra McDonald Arthur Menut Sandra Jean Merchant Onofrio Mollica Brad Murray Helen Noyes Richard Nutter Maureen Oliver Judith Olsen Doric Ossenfort Kathleen Pena Michael Pena Phyllis Pigula Linda Pike Sandra Potter Harold Rattigan Sara Reeves James Robie John Rolfe Joan Root Diane Russo Mary Schoolcraft Mark Shaw Clare Sixen Barrett Smith Richard Smith Sheila Stiles Charles Sumner Joan Touseant Suzan Urie Greg Wescott Geneva Willson Joan Winchester Carlene Wright — 40 — THE LAMP 1956 41 THE LAMP 1956 Student Council Secretary Jean Wright President Raymond Carreau Treasurer Marjorie McKee Class of Class of 1956 1957 Vice President Marilyn True Faculty Advisor Cedric Pierce, Jr. Gordon DeWitt Class of 1958 Marilyn True Class of 1959 Home Room Representatives Clark Holland '57 Ronald Lowell '58 Bernier Mayo '56 Jean McGregor '56 Anne Mclver 59 Maureen Oliver '59 Robert Orr '57 The Student Council is the governing body of the Student Association. It receives its power through the Constitution of the Student Association, and a charter granted annually by the headmaster. The president of the Council is elected each Spring by the majority vote of the Student Association. Membership on the Council is obtained through election by the home room as a representative. Priscilla Abbott '59 Mary Ashton '57 Daniel Clark '58 Robert Creaser '59 Gordon DeWitt '56 John Fyfe '59 Patricia Glover '56 Paul Labounty James Robie Gloria Root '58 Nancy Sinclair '56 Jane Walsh '56 Greg. Wescott '59 Gail Whitehill '57 Merle Wright ’57 — 44 — THE LAMP 1956 Monito rs Club FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Captain: Patricia Glover Captain: Patricia Glover Lee Hackett Dorothy Remick Patricia Martin Judy Clausen Richard Ludwig Brenda Naatz Earl Weeks Carol Downs Virginia Johnson Catherine Bailey Lynne Mahoney Lee Hackett Dorothy Remick Judy Clausen Gail Whitehill Kay Coburn Brenda Naatz Earl Weeks Clark Holland Robert Orr The Monitors Club is an organization opened only for those students who are monitors. Monitors are elected each semester by the student body. A student must present a petition to the headmaster for his recommendations. The petition must be signed by at least fifteen names of other students. From the headmaster the petition goes to the Student Council for acceptance. Twenty petitions are chosen for the student body to vote on. and from these ten are elected. It is an honor to belong to the Monitors Club. The club is a success through the co-operation of students in respecting the rules and regulations of student life at St. Johnsbury Academy. — 45— THE LAMP 1956 Science Club Front Row: R. Dilley. P. Eaton. G. Alexander. S. Cole. 2nd Row: D. Cote. R. Johnson. K. McCormick. P. Dauphin. B. Orr. C. Holland. --46---- THE LAMP 1956 Outing President Gordon DeWitt Club Secretary Marjorie McKee Vice President Treasurer Jean McGregor Clark Holland The word outing, speaks for itself. One great project of the club this year was the running of the Winter Carnival, which was bigger and better than ever. T his year, the theme of the carnival was “The United Nations.” The carnival began Thursday noon with the announcement of the King. Queen, and the court. Thursday afternoon at Summer street the interclass hockey games got under way. while in front of Colby Hall, students worked hard on the snow sculptures. Thursday evening everyone went to a movie, then to a record hop, where Harvey Caplan was crowned Cupid.” On Friday, the carnival moved up to Burke Mountain, where an all-day ski meet was held. There. Jean McGregor, and Gordon DeWitt won top ski honors. Friday evening the dramatic club presented Sabrina Fair.” and did an excellent job. Saturday morning the carnival went back to Summer Street for the skating events, and Saturday night the carnival came to a climax at the State Armory, where King Ray Carreau. and Queen Jean McGregor reigned over the Sno-ball. — 47 — THE LAMP 1956 First Row: D. Martin. D. Moffett. B. Smith. D. Dodge. C. Cumming. F. Badger. P. Dauphin. E. Cox. K. Masked. Second Row: L. Pike, G. Levasseur. C. Bailey. C. Sizen. M. Oliver. M. Olcutt. K. Coburn. S. Merchant. W. Collins. E. Goldberg. G. Martin. J. Turnbull. J. Wilson, K. Perris. S. Finner. Dramatic Club The Dramatic Club presented “Sabrina Fair, a play by Samuel Tay-lcr. February 17, at Fuller Hall. The four act comedy was directed by Mrs. Francis Ryan. The story concerned itself with the romance of Sabrina, amidst a collection of wealthy, if somewhat zany. Long Islanders. With an abundance of suitors throughout the play. Sabrina finally settled down in time for the curtain to fall. The cast in order of appearance was: Maude Larrabee Linus Larrabee, Jr. Linus Larrabee. Sr. Margaret David Larrabee Gretchen Sabrina Fairchild Fairchild Young Woman Young Man Another Young Woman Another Young Man Paul D'Argenson Wealtha Collins Bill Wilkinson Barrer Smith Sandy Fisher Clark Holland Liz Greatorex Katherine Coburn Harvey Caplan Sandra Merchant David Martin Brenda Naatz Eric Cox Bernard Landry — 48 THE LAMP 1956 Front Rous: D. Martin. C. Bailey. A. Ouellette. Back Row: J. Turnbull. K. Perris. Mr. DeSimone. G. Martin. C. Pike. Cercle Francais President Catherine Bailey Treasurer David Martin Vice President David Martin Secretary Albert Ouellette Faculty Advisor Mr. DeSimone Cercle Francais is an organization open to all students who have either taken French or who are currently taking it. It has just completed its seventh year here at the Academy. This year we have had several French films and records. Also, we have had several talks on places of interest in France. — 49 — THE LAMP 1956 The Artisans Left to Right—Phyllis Pigula. Jeannine Judd. Diane Russo. Ronald Tremblay. Loretta Sinclair. Bruce Scott. Bobby Pleu. Ellen Lawrence. Natalie Lewey. Miss Hardy. — 50 — THE LAMP 1956 Front Row: L. Longo. D. Ludwig. P. Eaton. 2nd Row: M. Steele. N. Lcwey. D. Cote. L. Sinclair. D. Remick. P. Pigula. A. Ouellette. 3rd Row: C. Scales. P. Labounty. D. Clark. R. Welch. J. Whitcomb. Miss Fardy. Light and Shadow Club President Vice President Peter Eaton William Wilkinson The Light and Shadow Club has just completed its third successful year. The club is opened to any students who are interested in photography. The primary purposes of the dub are to further one's knowledge of photography and to put it to use. The club takes photographs at school functions such as dances, football games and other activities. We wish the Light and Shadow Club many more successful years. — 51 THE LAMP 1956 Editor Steve Finner The Lamp Business Manager Lynne Mahoney Assistant Editor Pat. Martin Photography Editor Dick Ludwig Faculty Advisor Mr. Twombly Madeleine Piper Virginia Lippencott Maxine Chandler Nancy Mackenzie Virginia Kumpf Ray Robillard Pat Sherburne Laura Cox Carol Cumming Charles Sumner Virginia Johnson Flarriet Johnston Gayle Piper Jim Clark Ray Carreau Francine Paquette Jean Wright Jean Rogers — 52 — THE LAMP 1956 The Academy Student Assistant Editor Marilyn True Editor Kay Coburn Business Manager Margaret Astle Faculty Advisors Mrs. Lanphere Mr. Connor STAFF Jean Massie Judy Clausen Rayna Caplan Bonnie Boardman Nancy Goss Suzanne Baraw Nelson Bailey David Coburn Bradley Beaupre Frederick Kitchel Carltina Perry Larraine Gree Mary Ashton Steve Twombly Sara Lee Phinney Pat. Glover Sharon Cole Wealtha Collins Steve Finner Sarah Sue Jackson Onnie Mollica Marjorie McKee Eldonna Tisdale Betty Root — 53 — THE LAMP 1956 Nationa I Ho nor Society The National Honor Society was established at St. Johnsbury Academy on May 24. 1935 by a charter which now hangs in the front of study hall. To be eligible for membership, a senior must obtain a position in the upper quarter of the class and must have attended the Academy for at least two years. The faculty elects the members. The National Honor Society requires that a student show an overall excellence in scholarship, an active participation in school and public service, the ability to take upon himself group leadership, and the constant maintenance of high moral and personal standards. Each incoming member is presented a gold pin. an emblem standing for hard work and study. It is a great honor to wear one of these pins. — 54 THE LAMP 1956 Varsity Club Front Row: R. Carreau. J. McGregor. B. Gervais. G. DeWitt. 2nd Row: R. Robillard. D. Bolton. J. Clark. D. Henderson. R. Lowell. H. Caplan. 3rd Row: D. Garbutt. T. Law- ton. R. Creaser. B. Mayo. P. Eaton. D. LeBlanc. E. Twombly. 4th Row: B. Brunclle, R. Hevcy, S. Goodchild, B. Orr. C. Holland. R. Church. — 55 THE LAMP 1956 Glee Club President Bernard Landry Secretary-Treasurer Harvey Caplan Vice-President Jean McGregor The Glee Club has come to the end of another year. We have an exceptionally fine organization for a school of our type and size. Of course, much of the credit should be given to our excellent director, Norman Green. We started off the year by singing here at school for Parents' Night, November 1 7. On December 13, we sang our Christmas Concert for the North Congregational Church and it was repeated again December 1 4 at St. Aloysius Church. On December 16 we again repeated our Christmas Concert in Chapel for the Student Body. On March 12 we entertained the Junior Women's Club at the Elks Home. March 16 we traveled to Montpelier to present a joint concert with Montpelier High. The next night a repeated concert was given here with Montpelier. The Academy, as usual, was well represented for the Burlington Music Festival in May. On May 10 and 12 exchange concerts with L. I. were held. On June 8 the annual commencement concert was held. — 56 — THE LAMP 1956 Freshmen Singers The 1955-56 Freshmen Singers enjoyed a very successful year under the direction of Mr. Green. The group, which is twenty-eight strong, opened their singing season during the Christmas holidays, when they gave concerts at North Church, St. Aloysius Church, and at the Christmas concert in Fuller Hall. The group also participated in the joint concerts with Montpelier and Lyndon Institute, and closed the year with a fine performance at the Commencement Concert. — 57 — THE LAMP 1956 Orchestra Director—Mr. Leo Messier President Michael Hutchinson Secretary Dorothy Remick Librarians Nancy Goss Sue Bimson Manager Louie Longo Vice-President Lee Hackett Treasurer Norman Renaud Not many students participated in orchestra this year. Because of this we were unable to take our planned trips. Next year we hope to have more violins, basses. French horns and flutes to make our orchestra grow in quantity as well as quality. — 58 — THE LAMP 1956 President Norman Renaud Secretary Nancy Goss Librarians Madeleine Piper Patricia Glover Custodian Doroti' Vice President Lee Hackett Treasurer Gail Whitehill Managers Paul Labounty Dick Henderson of Uniforms y Remick Under the excellent direction of Mr. Messier, the band began its practices in the summer for the first performance of the season at the Shrine Football Game in Nashua. New Hampshire. The band made a good showing and it was a fine way to begin our season. November found band students preparing for their concert in December. Those who attended the concert know it was worth the hard work that was put into it. The Band Festival included the talents of Morrisville Peoples Academy. St. Johnsbury and Academy Bands. Scaletown Scalers. Musicalaires. and the Academy Majorettes. After the Morrisville concert. Mr. Messier divided the band into two sections: Marching Band and Concert Band. The Concert Band began immediately to practice for the Exeter Concert. It was a great success. At Graduation the band gave a memorable concert. It was a fitting salute to the graduates of 1956. 59 — THE LAMP 1956 f ront Roil': M. Steele. S. Cole. J. McGregor. Leader. K. Perris. M. Clark. 2nd Row: S. Scales. N. Lewey, L. Sinclair. S. Jackson. 3rd Row: B. Root. M. Hoar. L. Cox. Hack Row: C. Downs, B. Naatz. Maj orettes Our high-stepping majorettes were seen quite often during the course of the school year. They started off their season with the band and football team, leading the pep rallies, and performing at the football games. They also marched with the band for the entire school year. — 60 — THE LAMP 1956 Cheerleaders Kay Coburn, LEADER Coriene Merchant. Judy Bailey Carmen Desrochers. Marilyn Bean Lynne Mahoney The Cheerleaders began work right at the beginning of school, and continued to the end. This year the cheerleaders led our pep rallies in assemblies and kept the cheers high at all the athletic contests. Our cheerleaders deserve a thunderous round of applause for what they have done. — 61 — THE LAMP 1956 Firsi Row: G. Whitehill. L. Fauteux. J. Whitcomb. Second Roiv: M. Schoolcraft. B. Hall. M. I rue. E. Wilkie. A. Fontaine. D. Dodge. Third Row: V. Gadapee. C. Wright. J. Clausen. S. Merchant. T. Perkins. A. Destroismaisons. K. Coburn. Fourth Row: B. Whitehill. C. Benoit. J. Friend. B. Farnham. L. Mahoney. V. Kumpf. S. Cole. Fifth Row: A. Mclver. V. Johnson. B. Naatz. M. McKee. J. McGregor. Girls’ Athletic Association Frf.sident Vice President Lorraine Fauteux Gail Whitehill Secretary and Treasurer Janet Whitcomb SENIOR CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Dorothea Dodge, Elizabeth Greatorex JUNIOR CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Marilyn True, Carol Benoit SOPHOMORE CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Judy Clausen, Evelyn Wilkie FRESHMAN CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Anne Mclver, Virginia Gadapee The purposes of the G. A. A. are to promote sportsmanship and to have fun. It is a girls organization open to those girls who earn five intramural sport points a month. — 62 — THE LAMP 1956 Varsity Football Coach Henry Majkut Assistant Coach Frank Ryan Captain Bob Gervais Manager Ray Johnson The St. Johnsbury Academy football team, beset by injuries throughout the season, closed their campaign with a record of two wins, four losses, and one tie. The Hilltoppers started the season losing a hard fought battle to the Montpelier Solons 18-7. The lone TD was scored by Bob Gervais. who also tallied the extra point. The next game was a double disaster for the Academy. St. J. lost to Spaulding 20-0. and also lost for the rest of the season, the services of Jimmy Clark, a fine end. Clark, who sprained his ankle early in the game, was returning to the dressing room when he fell down a flight of stairs, pulling almost every ligament in his leg. The next game was the first Academy home contest of the season. St. J. A. played host to the Cathedral High eleven from Burlington. Although the Hilltoppers played fine ball in the first three quarters, they began to weaken in the final period and lost 20-9. The following week found the Hilltoppers at home once more, this time their opponents were the Bob Hawks from B. F. A. of St. Albans. Both teams were evenly matched and played hard ball as seen by the final score of 6-6. Going out of town for the next game, the Hilltoppers got their first taste of victory, defeating the Newport Hawks, 27-0. The Academy really looked good in this one. with Harvey Caplan, Jimmy Nelson, and Bob Gervais scoring the TD’s. Back home for the next one. the Hilltoppers faced the league leading Burlington Seahorses. The Academy held Burlington scoreless for the first quarter, but the Seahorses' strength won out and St. J. A. lost 20-6. Harvey Caplan scored the lone TD. — 64 — THE LAMP 1956 The Hilltoppers' final game was with their traditional rivals, Lyndon Institute. Although at full strength for this one, St. J. A. was held scoreless in the first half by a game Lyndon Squad. But in the second half, the Majkut-men broke loose with Bob Gervais scoring on a 67 yard drive. Gervais also scored again later in the game as did Harvey Caplan, giving the Academy a 20-0 victory over L. I. — 65 — THE LAMP 1956 Freshmen Football Coach Manager Mr. Glasser Lyndon Achilles 7 his year's freshman football squad played four games, ending the season with a record of one win and three losses. The first game was with the Montpelier junior varsity. The Montpelier squad had both weight and experience, and defeated St. J. A. 25-0. Opponent No. 2 was the Trade School J. V. team. Again, weight and experience were the main reasons for our loss. The single victory of the season came at the expense of the L. I. Freshmen. The game was one of defense more than one of offense, and at the final whistle, the score was St. J. A. 1 5. L. I. 7. The last game of the season was also played against L. I., this time the J. V. squad was our opponent. Not in key for this contest, the young Hilltoppers lost 28-0. Next year, we will be looking for many of the freshmen players on the varsity squad, using this year's experience towards next year’s victories. — 66 — THE LAMP 1956 • V. Basketball Coach Manager Frank Ryan Bob Orr THE 1955- 1956 SEASON St. Johnsbury Academy 23 Newport 38 St. Johnsbury Academy 28 Hardwick 35 St. Johnsbury Academy 41 Trade 40 St. Johnsbury Academy 57 Spaulding 18 St. Johnsbury Academy 50 Spaulding 34 St. Johnsbury Academy 40 Woodsville 47 St. Johnsbury Academy 46 Montpelier 72 St. Johnsbury Academy 53 Lyndon Institute 26 St. Johnsbury Academy 27 Woodsville 44 St. Johnsbury Academy 38 Trade 40 St. Johnsbury Academy 32 Newport 47 St. Johnsbury Academy 29 Hardwick 37 St. Johnsbury Academy 52 Lyndon Institute 34 — 67 THE LAMP 1956 Varsity Basketball Coach Don Jacobs Assistant Coach Frank Ryan Captain Ron Taylor Manager Bob Orr The St. Johnsbury Academy basketball team, playing as an independent team for the first time in ten years, enjoyed an improved season of seven wins, and ten losses, as compared to last year’s record of 6 and 13. The Hilltoppers started the season December 13th. traveling to Newport to play the Hawks from Newport High. The Acads dropped the opener 62-43. Three days later St. J. A. traveled to Hardwick, and dropped a close one to them 35-46. Misfortune was still following the Hilltoppers, when they lost to Trade School 47-42. On Dec. 27, the annual alumni game was played. The ex-academyites were hot for this one as they defeated the varsity 69-47. The next contest was with Spaulding of Barre, whose speed outclassed the Academy to the tune of 68-45. The next game was on Jan. 9, and it was a memorable one for the Hilltoppers. as it marked the first win of the season. Victim of the Academy was the L. T. C. J. V. team, who we defeated 63-42. Still going strong, the Jacob-men played host to Spaulding of Barre. Although we lost 53-44, it was a fine game considering that this same team had defeated the Academy by 23 points two weeks earlier. Now St. J. A. was really rolling as the next game was a 90-45 win over Stanstead of Quebec, followed by a close game with Woodsville. The score of the Woodsville game was 60-56. favor of Woodsville. Next, the Hilltoppers played host to the Montpelier Solons, and were defeated 71-40. — 68 — THE LAM P 1956 Following the Montpelier loss, the Academy went on a three game winning skein. The first Hilltopper victim was Stanstead College who took their second drubbing from the Acads.. 75-41. On Feb. 10, victim number two was Lyndon Institute, who played host to St. J. A. as we won handily 73-51. Three days later, the Academy traveled to Woodsville and avenged their previous defeat by the Raiders 53-48. On February 20, the Trade School gym was the scene of a heartbreaking defeat. St. J. A. had been trailing the Trade School Tigers for three periods, and in the fourth period had begun to overcome a 7 point deficit. Finally with 2 i minutes left to play the Hilltoppers went out in front 49-48, but in the last 57 seconds the Tigers regained control of the ball and went on to win 51-49. The next game was the same type, but this time it was St. Johnsbury who came out on top. When the game-ending whistle sounded, the Hilltoppers had defeated the Newport Hawks 51-49. St. J. slumped in the next contest, bowing to Hardwick 62-45, but came back strong in the final game to beat L. I. 53-49. — 69 — THE LAMP 1956 Skiing Coach Manager Mr. Stowe Dick Clark Assistant Coach Captain Mr. Pierce, Jr. Gordon DeWitt I he Academy skiers started the season this year taking a second place in a tri-meet with Newport and Trade. St. J. A. lost the meet by seven points to Newport, who won their first meet in four years. The second contest for the Hilltoppers was the District meet. Although the Academy only placed fifth this year, they had one man eligible for the state meet in the form of Harvey Caplan. who won the Giant Slalom with a time of 46.6 seconds. On February 4. St. J. A. went to Newport for a return meet with the Hawks. This time, we won. defeating Newport 188.4 to 169.1. High point of the afternoon was when Harvey Caplan, Gordon DeWitt, Louis Longo, and Bill Wilkinson took the first four places in the Slalom. 70 — THE LAMP 1956 THE LAMP 1956 Track Coach Manager Henry Majkut Albert Ouellette Last year the Academy track team opened their season with the win over Burlington High School 62 1 3 - 54 2 3. The Hilltoppers' next meet was with U. V. M. Frosh. which they lost 75-42. Next was the Plattsburg Invitational at Plattsburg, N. Y. Out of 1 1 schools St. J. finished 5th. At this meet Harvey Caplan set a new school record as he skipped over 8 low hurdles in 21.5 seconds. In the annual meet with Lyndon Institute, the Academy had their closest meet of the season, losing by three points, 60-57. At the district meet. St. J. A. tied for third place with Burlington High School. This year the Academy again got off to a good start, nosing out Burlington High School 59-58. Going into the final event of this meet, the javelin throw, St. J. A. was trailing the Seahorses by 6 points: but Ray Carreau and Dick Paddleford took first and second places to give the Hilltoppers a one point win. In the second meet of the season. St. J. A. upset the U. V. M. Frosh 64-53. Highpointer for the Academy was Bob Orr who took two firsts, one in the 880, the other in the broad jump. Again going to the Plattsburg Invitational, St. J. A. moved up from fifth place to fourth. — 72 — THE LAMP 1956 Event 1 00 yard dash 220 yard dash 440 yard dash 880 yard run Mile Run 180 yard low hurdles 220 yard low hurdles 1 20 yard high hurdltj Running Broad jump Running High jump Pole Vault Javelin Discus 12-lb. Shot put Record Year Set 10.3 sec. 1951 22.5 sec. 1931 50.7 sec. 1931 2 min. 5.3 sec. 1952 4 min. 35 sec. 1936 21.5 sec. 1955 23.8 sec. 1940 14.6 sec. 1948 21 ft. 7 in. 1930 6 ft. 2Y4 in. 1932 12 ft. 2!4 in. 1932 176 ft. 1948 134 ft. 2 4 in. 1939 53 ft. 2|4 in. 1953 Record Holder D. Caplan '53 H. L. Furse '32 H. L. Furse '32 D. E. Grady '52 W. C. Bradley ’37 H. Caplan '56 V. H. Lavigne '40 W. N. Hall '48 R. E. Carpenter '30 H. H. Fuller '36 C. A. Morron '32 W. N. Hall '48 H. G. Parker '39 R. J. Pellerin '53 At the New England Meet in June, 1955, the St. Johnsbury Academy 880 record was broken by Bob Orr and Byron Butterfield. Times: Orr 2:04.6, Butterfield 2.05. — 73 — THE LAMP 1956 Baseball COACH—Frank Ryan As we go to press the Academy nine has played two games, and dropped them both. The first game was a 12-3 loss to the L. T. C. JV's, and the second. a 12-9 loss to Littleton. We hope the team will improve as the season goes along. THE 1955-56 SEASON St. Johnsbury Academy 3 L. T. C. J. V. 12 St. Johnsbury Academy 9 Littleton 12 St. Johnsbury Academy L. T. C. J. V. St. Johnsbury Academy Trade St. Johnsbury Academy Littleton St. Johnsbury Academy T rade — 74 — THE LAMP 1956 75 THE LAMP 1956 Dear SEPTEMBER Dear Diary. Here we are back at St. J. A. and once again, amid a mild state of chaos, our hallowed halls opened its portals to another year of excitement. The seniors aro-gantly accepted their new places in chapel while the freshmen clambered into back row seats. Introductions were made by Mr. Twombly and we discovered that three new members had been added to our faculty, those being: Miss Lewis, teaching English III and Spanish, Mr. Clarke teaching French, and Mr. Welch, taking over as Housefather of the Cottage as well as teaching mathematics. During the following week, our seniors exhibited large frowns when it was announced that Freshmen week had been limited to two days. However. the seniors managed to make the most of it. Of course Diary, fall is the time for football, and St. J. A. is no different. We started the season against Montpelier and lost 18-6. Our second game, we traveled to Barre where we met the Crimson Tide of Spaulding. We were defeated 20-0. Well Diary, chilly winds are blowing already, I guess it's time to dust out the woolen finery and prepare for some autumn days. So long until next month. OCTOBER October is here and is so very warm. The sunshine seemed to give our football team some added fight in their ball games. And of course, we can't forget our cheerleaders who led our slambang pep rallies and kept everybody shouting. Our first game in October, we played Cathedral High and were defeated 20-0. This bad break didn't dampen our spirits any. and the following week, we held B. F. A. of St. Albans to a 6-6 deadlock. Our next game, played at Newport, was one of the best, as we trounced the Hawks 27-0. On Oct. 29th, we played our 5 I st annual game with Lyndon Institute. The whole school buzzed with excitement as the game was played on the new Fairbanks Field. The weather was perfect and more than 2000 fans were on hand to see us defeat L. I. 20-0. The supporters of both teams showed exceptional spirit and good sportsmanship. As usual Diary, the Halloween party was a huge success. The highlight of the evening was the skits. The seniors clinched first place with a takeoff on This is Your Life,” featuring the life of Mr. Stowe. In second place were the Sophomores, who presented a scene from the old west. The Juniors also did an imitation of This is Your Life, but their hero was Mr. Plummer. The freshman skit took place in an old school house, with some very interesting questions and answers. The faculty were as good as ever, doing imitations of famous show-business personalities. See you later Diary, I’m off to try to sell my quota of magazine subscriptions, and try to win one of those fabulous prizes. NOVEMBER Time has really flown this year, here it is November already. For us Academyites, the month started with a disappointment. Our annual rugby game with Bishop College of Lennoxville, Quebec, was cancelled because of bad weather. Our sadness was soon erased however, when Tom Kibbe of WTWN presented to Capt. Bob Gervais of our football squad, the World War II Memorial Trophy, in honor of our victory over L. I. Although football is over for the year, the bsaketball and ski teams have started practice, and we should soon be seeing plenty of action from both. On Nov. 16th, the parents of Academy students were invited to St. J. A. to look over the school and meet the faculty. After visiting the different classrooms, the visitors adjourned to the Home Economics room, where refreshments were served. For the second time in the last four years, our school had the honor of having a student council member elected as an officer of the Vermont Association of Student Councils, as Bob Orr was chosen treasurer of the organization. Bob will attend t h e National Student Council Convention in Toledo, Ohio, this June. On Wednesday. Nov. 23rd, pandemonium reigned at noontime when the Thanksgiving recess began. After stuffing ourselves with turkey, we all returned to classes the following Monday. Tally Ho! Diary, until next month. DECEMBER Well, now is the time for all good people to come to the aid of their diary. There have been so many things to do this month that I haven't found time to write on your trusty, dusty, rusty pages. Before I give any more excuses I must tell you some of the things I've done this month. One of the first things I did was attend a concert presented — 76 — THE LAM P 1956 Diary: by Mr. Messier's little pride and joy. The guests included Morrisville town and Academy Bands, Scaletown Scalers, the Musicalaires and our own high-stepping baton twirlers. All of them helped to make the concert a memorable occasion. The Brantview Formal was scrumptious! Everything was perfect: the Christmas lights, the tree and dear Old Faithful — the mistletoe! Music, sweet and low, was furnished by the Birdland Five. Mr. Green and his Glee Club helped Mr. Messier's Orchestra close December for that two week vacation that I've been looking forward to so much. To start the basketball season off. the team was handed a 62-45 defeat by Newport. Hardwick fought a good game and won it 55-46. The game with Trade was very exciting and it was basket for basket all the way until Trade pulled the wool over our eyes with a 47-42 victory. I saw the Alumni Game last night and the way things turned out I’ll be very happy to graduate so I can be on the winning side. They won 69-47. The boys haven't racked up any victories but they certainly are trying. I’m sure that the boys are going to start the new year off right on top. Gotta run! See you later alligator! JANUARY Back to the old grind again! This first half year has got me down! Had a lot of fun, though! On January 3rd, we traveled to Barre to play the Crimson Tide of Spaulding High. The boys proved to be too much for the Hilltoppers who went down in defeat 68-45. On January 9th the Academy had their first taste of victory defeating the J. V. squad of Lyndon Teachers College 63-42. The following week we lost again to Spaulding 53-44. On January 21. we swamped Stan-stead College with 90-45. The Academy dropped the game with Woodsville 60-56. The heat is on! You guessed it! Mid-Year!! All came out pretty well, though. I passed every single one of them despite attempts to flunk me. The Sophomore Hop was a huge success! The theme of the Hop was Winter Wonderland, and the dining room was gaily decorated. The students danced to the music of the Bird-land Five. The chaperons at the dance were Mr. and Mrs. Ryan and Mr. and Mrs. Twombly. This has been quite a month. Well, got to run before February catches up with me. FEBRUARY What a busy month this has been! The Winter Carnival began Thursday, February 16, with the announcement of the 1956 Winter Carnival King and Queen. The court was certainly well picked. They included Queen Jean McGregor. King Ray Carreau and Royal Attendants Nancy Goss. Marge McKee, Bob Gervais and Ronnie Taylor. Thursday afternoon the kids that didn't work on their class snow sculptures watched the inter-class hockey games. Sophomores and Juniors came out on top by the way! Thursday evening I went to the movie at Fuller Hall to see The Lady and the Monster.” After the movie there was a record-hop in the gym. Guess who was crowned Cupid? Harvey Caplan!!! The attendants, Jimmy Clark, Click Holland, and Bill Wil- kinson, are cupids too, in their own right! Friday was quite the day. I returned from Burke Mountain with two broken arms and two broken legs and aside from that I guess I’m all right. In the evening I went to the play Sabrina Fair” which was presented by the Dramatic Club. The play was a sensation! Helen Hayes and Lionel Barrymore were never so good. Saturday was terribly busy. Skating was held at Summer Street in the morning. That evening took the cake! The Sno-Ball was everything it was supposed to be and more. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Ray and Jean. After the coronation the King and Queen announced the winners of all the events of the carnival. Queen Jean received the Ski-meister award for the girls and Gordie DeWitt received the award for the boys. The Carnival ended with the Seniors on top. Congratulation, kids! I shall never forget this month. Toodleoo Kangaroo! MARCH March came in like a lamb and went out like a lion. We finished off the basketball season with a win of 53-49 over Lyndon. Four days later the Academy students and 1,000 other spectators witnessed the fire in North Hall. The spirit which reigned over the students was remarkable. The walls of North Hall have crumbled but their influence will be felt and their memories cherished by students and alumni. On March 24. the Academy sponsored the world famous Springfield College Gymnasts. Proceeds of the show will be donated to the Building Fund to replace North Hall. Every- — 77 — THE LAMP 1956 one enjoyed the show very much. On March 16 and 17, the Glee Club presented a concert with Montpelier. It was a huge success and everyone enjoyed it very much. So ends another month and a very exciting one too, I might add. APRIL What a month this has been! The track team has been hampered by late winter weather. The chief point-getters that returned this year include Don Glover, Dick Paddleford. Bob Gervais, Ray Carreau. Harvey Caplan. Bob Orr, and Allen Farland. Many other hopeful prospects returned, too. The team is planning to go to Burlington on May 2 where they will return again on May 7 to compete with the U. V. M. Frosh. Good luck, boys! Baseball has come into full swing. Veteran returnees include Dick Bolton. Ronnie Lowell, Jimmy Clark, Denny LeBlanc and Tim Frank. With these boys as a foundation our team should go far. There's music in the air as well as snow! On April 21, the band traveled to Exeter, N. H. for the annual Academy-Exeter concert. The following Saturday, Exeter visited us. The concert was a great success and everyone looks forward to the one next year. Also on April 21, Henry J. Fuller. Academy benefactor, died in New York City. His major gift to the Academy was Fuller Hall which was dedicated in memory of his father. North Hall which was dedicated in the same year as Mr. Fuller's birth, was destroyed by fire this year. The life of the building and the life of the man have run the same course, beginning and terminating in corresponding years. Carol Cumming and Jean Wright enjoyed a trip to Wa-terville, Maine where they entered the junior and senior divisions of the typewriting contest at Colby College. Congratulations to the girls on their efforts. This year was leap year but let's face it kids—every year is leap year. On the 27th of this month the girls were seen escorting their favorite favorites to the Sadie Hawkins Dance. I went and I had a marvelous time! Everyone did for that fact. The dance was a great success! Well I have to go as there are a lot of books sitting on my desk just dying to be opened. See you later! MAY This last month of school has been so busy that I'm late in writing on your silent pages. The kids that went to All-State to attend the Music Festival represented us quite well. We had 6 representatives from band. 8 from Glee Club, and 5 from the orchestra. On May 2 the track team traveled to Burlington to bring home a 59-58 victory. The same afternoon the baseball team bowed out to ETC Jayvees with a score of 12-3. We wish the track team continued success and the baseball team more confidence and winnings. On May 7. the Academy track team returned to Burlington where they upset the U. V. M. Frosh 64-53. Our schoolboys racked off 7 first places in the 13-event competitions. On Saturday, May I 2. the track team traveled to Plattsburg. New York where they attended the annual Plattsburg Invitational Meet. The Junior Prom and Student Council Elections made the week of May 7-11 a very hectic one. The candidates for the Student Council presidency were Marilyn True. Bob Orr, Click Holland and Ray Johnson. It certainly was hard to decide whom to vote for. The campaigns were conducted very well. As you know, Bob Orr will make a fine president next year. We want to wish him the best of luck. The Junior Prom (which is usually held in the armory) is always one of the big events of the year and is looked forward to by the entire student body. It appeared to many embarrassed faces in the Junior Class, that somebody had goofed! The Junior Prom was held in the mezanine in Fuller Hall. Despite the last minute change, the prom was a great success and everyone had a marvelous time. JUNE I can now breath again. I passed every one of my finals and you can't imagine how happy it makes me. Everyone is excited over the .graduation exercises. Saturday evening the Class Day exercise was presented. Everyone enjoyed the students' fine talents. On Sunday. Baccalaureate exercises were held at Fuller Hall. Graduation exercises were the following day. That evening the Senior Ball was held in honor of the graduating class. We wish each and everyone of the graduating class continued success and happiness. We salute you. the class of 1956. — 78 — THE LAMP 1956 Perfect Boy and Girl BOY GIRL Hair Tim Frank Marjorie McKee Eyes Bill Wilkinson Nancy Goss Nose Gordie Dewitt Sherrie Cole Dimples Ray Robillard Anita Boucher Lips Tom Lawton Nancy MacKenzie Teeth Nelson Bailey Gale Martin Voice Ray Carreau Pauline Laflamme Complexion Dick Bolton Kira Perris Figure Carolyn Grant Physique Denny LeBlanc Legs Ronnie Taylor Sandy Fisher — 79 — THE LAMP 1956 Flirts Nelson Bailey and Sue Seales Friendliest Pete Eaton and Nancy Goss Cutest Nancy MacKenzie and Harvey Caplan Romeo and Juliet Judy Bailey and Bernier Mayo Best Dressed Ron Taylor and Nancy MacKenzie Optimists Nelson Bailey and Nancy Goss — 80 — THE LAM P 1956 — 81 — Most Studious Caol Cumming and Dave Gaskell Most Musical Pat Glover and Mike Hutchinson THE LAMP 1956 Happy Go Lucky Bill Wilkinson and Lorraine Fauteux Laziest Ronald Brown and Sandy Fisher Class Clowns Harvey Caplan and Lorraine Fauteux Pessimists Bernier Mayo and Lynne Mahoney P-iggest Drag With The Faculty Kay Coburn and Steve Finner — 82 — Wittiest Jim Clark and Kay Coburn Quietest Bcb Fleming and Kathleen Colbeth Best Smile Tim Frank and Gail Martin Chatterbox Tom Lawton and Gayle Piper Best Looking Tim Frank and Marjorie McKee — 83 — THE LAMP 1956 Same Joyce G. Ainsworth George F. Alexander Margaret R. Astlc Fredericka A. Badger Catherine A. Bailey Judith Bailey Nelson S. Bailey Robert Beck Sue Ann Bimson Richard A. Bolton Nils Borrcgaard Anita L. Boucher Ronald P. Brown Harvey M. Caplan Raymond R. Carreau Maxine C. Chandler Norman J. Clark Richard S. Clark Katherine F. Coburn Kathleen Colbeth Sharon Maureen Cole Laura M. Cox Carol A. Cumming Robert R. Currier Known As “Joyce” “Gerge “Maggie” “Freddie” “Cathy” “Fab “Nels” “Bob” ' Annabclle” “Myron” “Boc” “Nita” “Brownie” “Harve” “Rudolph” ”Ma“ “Jock” “Cousin Rich” “Kay” “Kathy” “Sherry” “Lollypop” “Carol” “Bob” Expression “Oh No” “Cool as a whip “Oh heavens” “Can you imagine” “Check it before it dies” “That's good” “Ain’t that a riot” “Shape up” “Oh“ “Those things come with life” “Jes'm crow” “Oh dear me suds” “Keep it up boys” “How bout that now” “Cuter’n heck” “Is that so” “Ain't that a burner” “Now what, hey” “Well really” “Ah” “Glad to hear it” “I thought I’d die” “Gracious” — 84 — THE LAMP 1956 Gordon DeWitt Six” Hold time” Dorothea Dodge Dorrie” You better believe it” Denise Eva Do re Denny” Oh for heavens sake” Peter Jon Eaton Jon” O K 2 U” George O. Emery. Jr. George” Hi ya” Allan L. Earland Pete” Yea” Lorraine Fauteux Peanut” Well, have you ever” Stephen L. Finner Scoop” That’s nice” Sandra Marie Fisher Sandy” Don't get excited” Robert V. Fleming Bob O K William T. Frank Timbo Barff” David H. Garbutt Cigarbutt What's this action” David H. Gaskell Dave” I don't know” Marjorie P. Gero Margie P” Kinda nice” Robert A. Gcrvais Job Suffrin Tobey” Donald L. Glover Donnie You're crazy” Patricia A. Glover “Fat Pat” Not too funny” Nancy E. Goss Nan” You know something Carolyn A. Grant Carrie” You don’t know do you” Elizabeth A. Greatorex Gret” Don't be that way” Lorraine J. Green Grecnie” I’ll be darned” Bcrnadine M. Harbaugh Bcrnie” You did” Raymond L. Hevey Ray Tell you about it some day' Roger I. Hevey Rog Down boy down” Michael W. Hutchinson Shroud Shut your fruity face” 85 — Jeannine G. Judd Jean” Richard J. Lachance Rich Pauline A. I.aflamme Red” Bernard E. Landry Bcrnie Priscilla A. Lawrence CiU” Thomas H. Lawton Squint” Dennis H. LeBlanc ' Denny” Virginia J. Lippincott Ginnie” Irene M. Locklin Rene” Louis J. Longo J. L.” Richard D. Ludwig Dick” Nancy A. MacKenzie Mac” Ellen R. Mahoney Lynne Gail E. Martin Marty” Jean K. Massie Jcanie Sarah J. May hew Sarah Bernier L. Mayo Bcrnie Jean B. McGregor Jean-Bean” Marjorie E. McKee Margie” Dorothy L. Miller Dottie” Richard L. Moyles Dick” Eva Mulliken Eva Mill” Francine F. Paquette “Pug” Kira I. Perris Kip” Carltina A. Perry Tina” — 86 — That digs me” What’s the matter with yeh S'far as I know Aih” You’re cute” Me nervous” Hi Tubby” How's your love life?” Ah yc” You telling me?” I don't believe it” Whoopie doo” I thought so” Will Friday never come” Skip it” Is that so” Hav; you seen Judy?” Tough” Oh really” Well now” See you in the future” Bless my royal American eyeballs” Oh. I dunno” Well. I didn't know” What did you say?” THE LAMP 1956 Sarah Lee Phinney Sadie Gayle M. Piper Midnight Priscilla M. Ranney Prissy George A. Remon Duke Norman A. Rcnaud Norm Raymond P. Robillard Rub-A-Dub’ Beverly J. Rogers Jeanie Betty Jane Root Rootie Barbara J. Sanville Barb Susan J. Scales Susie Robert A. Seemann Bob” Patricia R. Sherburne Pat Nancy L. Sinclair Nancy” Ronald T. Taylor ' Ronnie Eldonna Tisdale Mickey” George Thurston Bill” Judith E. Turnbull Judic Elwin H. Twombly, Jr. T worn Edward A. Wakeham Eddie Jane Walsh Rabbit Donald E. Welch Don” Janet M. Whitcomb ‘ Dimpo Beverly Whitehill Bevc William Wilkinson, Jr. Wilk” Charles Woods Charlie” For crying in a bucket Greetings from abroad What’cha doing? That’s a killer I don’t know Nasty break Got cha How’s that grab you? Hey Shush now • c Q You like that, huh? Yes. but Barre is stone’ That's tragic Oh. yeh I guess Life's rough all over Control your emotions I want’a go home G’morning That’s for sure Rubbish” Don't hold your breath It kinda gives you a little tug — 87 — THE LAMP 1956 IN MEMORIAM A dark shadow hovers over the crowded memories of the past year. The tragic passing of North Hall remains with us, never to be forgotten. On sunny town meeting day, shrieking sirens of fire engines marked the end of the red brick school house attended by Calvin Coolidge. Built in 1873, the same year Henry Fuller was born, and destroyed the year he died. North Hall followed the path of a human life. Unforgettable is the spirit with which everyone joined in to help fight the blaze and salvage as much of the valuable equipment that time and the growing menace would allow. Finally we withdrew to the sideline to watch in sombre silence .... Soon a new building will stand on this site as a testimonial to the old. But most of us will always cherish memories of a faithful friend—North Hall. And so Farewell from the Class of '56. — 88 — THE LAMP 1956 — 89 — THE LAMP 1956 Let us help you solve your Insurance problems INSURANCE OF EVERY CAPLAN’S DESCRIPTION THE PECK CO. ARMY STORE W. W. SPRAGUE Hardware home of bargains for 33 Years SON Sporting Goods WAR SURPLUS 1923 A. G. Sprague F. S. Reed 1936 WORK CLOTHING 59 Main St., 95 R. R. 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